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Warning: client won't pay for completed work

Started by jenny_2024_15 · Jul 20, 2025 · 1,295 views · 8 replies
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JE
jenny_2024_15 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

client won't pay for completed work. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 22 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $108,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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MediatorPaulR_26

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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phil_s_16

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

JE
jenny_2024_10

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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my_landlord_sucks_29

Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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nine_to_five_grind_3

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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nine_to_five_grind_3

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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jchen92_35

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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so_frustrated_rn_29

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.